StudentScholarships

Unlocking AcademicOpportunities

Understanding Scholarships

At St Joseph’s School, we are committed to nurturing Catholic values, academic excellence, leadership, and talent for our students. We seek to ensure every student has the opportunity to pursue a quality Catholic education, regardless of their financial circumstances. To support students through their education, we offer a number of scholarships. These scholarships recognise and reward students who demonstrate outstanding qualities and seek to assist students in reaching their career aspirations.  

Scholarships are granted to applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement, community engagement and leadership qualities in the tradition of St Joseph and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. In the assessment process, we may also take into account financial limitations, with each applicant being evaluated on a personalised basis. 

To be eligible for a scholarship, students are required to fulfill their entire academic journey at St Joseph’s School. Should a student depart or transition to another educational institution prematurely, they may be obligated to reimburse the full or part of the scholarship back to the school. 

Please Note: Scholarships are only open to students not currently enrolled at St Joseph’s School.

All scholarship applications close at the end of Term 1 in the year prior to commencement at the school.

Criteria forSelection

At St Joseph’s we seek to encourage each student to become the best they can be by demonstrating academic achievement, community engagement and leadership qualities in the tradition of St Joseph and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Each scholarship applicant will be assessed on the following criteria: 

Academic Achievements

Evidence of academic achievement.

Community Involvement

Evidence of extracurricular and community involvement.

Satisfactory Interview

Interview with a selection panel/Principal, demonstrating commitment to upholding the values of St Joseph’s School.

Financial Considertions

Financial circumstances may be considered.

Seeking a Scholarship Opportunity?

Below you will find details on the types of scholarships available, along with information on the application process. All scholarship applications close at the end of Term 1 in the year prior to commencement at St Joseph’s School.

Types ofScholarships

Middle School Mackillop All Rounder

Learn More

Annually, up to two scholarships, each valued at $2,500 per year, may be presented to newly enrolled students in the middle school, encompassing Years 7 through 9, for a period of up to three years depending on the enrolment starting point. 

Senior School Mackillop All Rounder

Learn More

Annually, up to two scholarships, each valued at $2,500 per year, may be presented to newly enrolled students in the senior school, encompassing Years 10 through 12, for a period of up to three years depending on the enrolment starting point. 

St Joseph the Worker

Learn More

Annually, a scholarship valued at $2,500 per year, may be presented to a newly enrolled student enrolled in years 11 or 12, for a period of up to two years depending on the enrolment starting point. The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Pathway in Construction or another clearly defined and committed VET pathway.

Creative & Performing Arts

Learn More

Annually, a scholarship valued at $2,500 per year, may be presented to a newly enrolled student enrolled in years 11 or 12, for a period of up to two years depending on the enrolment starting point. The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a creative or performing arts pathway.

Sisters of St Joseph’s Boarding

Learn More

Annually, up to two scholarships, each valued at $7,500 per year, may be presented to newly enrolled students attending St Joseph’s Boarding House, for a period of up to two years.

ScholarshipApplication Process

Application Requirements

Parents/guardians of applicants are required to complete an Application for Scholarship. Each application needs to be accompanied by:

  • Applicants Academic Reports for the previous two years.
  • Two references in support of the application. These references may include the school principal or a teacher, community leader, parish priest or minister, employer, sporting coach or club leader. The names and addresses of referees should be provided for reference validation.
  • A personal statement consisting of 400-500 words, to be completed by the student. This statement should highlight the applicant’s strengths, achievements, and how they live the values of faith, hope, love, and respect in their daily lives and educational journey.

The application window for scholarship will close at the conclusion of Term 1. Applicants will receive notification at the commencement of Term 2 if they have been shortlisted for an interview, with interviews scheduled to be conducted with the selection panel/Principal in week 3 of Term 2. Applicants will receive the outcome of their submission no later than three weeks after their interview.

Confidentiality

All information submitted to the school will be held in the strictest confidence and will be assessed by the selection panel/Principal. We respect the sensitivity of families who are successful in receiving a scholarship and therefore there will be no formal recognition of successful applicants.

Application Form